Have you noticed a growing amount of old music compilations, out of date software or even just faulty blank CDs stacking up in your office? Wish you could breathe some new life into them again? Give these cool projects a chance to return those used CDs and DVDs to their former glory.

Since you've already ripped your music into MP3s, you don't really need that massive collection anymore, so why not do something new with them and put them back to work in a whole new way? You could turn them into a new LED desk lamp, or even a CD chair. Check out AlienGang.com's top 5 list of cool uses for your old CDs and DVDs.